Things to do in Speicherstadt
The Speicherstadt, or ‘warehouse city’, is the world's largest historic warehouse district and one of Hamburg’s most vibrant areas. The district is located in the port of Hamburg, within the HafenCity quarter and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 due to its unique buildings, winding network of streets, canals and bridges, and its significance in the history of the city.
The district was built into the Elbe River between 1883 and 1927 to create a customs-free zone in the heart of one of Europe’s largest ports. The warehouses were traditionally used to store goods such as coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and tobacco. The area has been undergoing a period of redevelopment but to this day some of the buildings are still used as warehouses, mainly for the trade of carpets, among other goods.
The lines of buildings in neo-gothic red brick architecture are connected by ramified canals which meander through the HafenCity quarter. Take a guided tour and gain insight into an important part of the city’s history whilst admiring the impressive architecture of the buildings with their gothic towers, gables, arches and the many bridges that cross the waterways.
The area is a popular tourist attraction, with the focus being on harbour or walking tours. There are also several museums to visit within the area, as well as cafés, shops and restaurants. Visiting the district at night is also a worthwhile experience, the buildings are illuminated by spotlights that reflect off the waterways creating a romantic ambience.
You can access the Speicherstadt district by public transport, the Baumwall (U3) and Meßberg (U1) U-Bahn stations are located a short walk away.
Our recommendations in Speicherstadt
90-minute harbor tour in German and English with possible hop-on, hop-off
Buy your hop-on, hop-off boat tour in Hamburg for great views of the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity and the district Speicherstadt.
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Hamburg Westfield Mall, Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie tour
Book a 2-hour walking tour through Hamburg's HafenCity, from the modern Westfield Centre to historic Speicherstadt and the iconic Elbphilharmonie!
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Hamburg sightseeing bike tour in English
This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Classic 1.5-hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise With Live Commentary
Experience Hamburg's harbor attractions from a unique perspective. Relax on the open decks, soaking in the views of HafenCity and feeling the refreshing sea breeze.
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90-minute harbor tour in German and English with possible hop-on, hop-off
Buy your hop-on, hop-off boat tour in Hamburg for great views of the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity and the district Speicherstadt.
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Hamburg Westfield Mall, Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie tour
Book a 2-hour walking tour through Hamburg's HafenCity, from the modern Westfield Centre to historic Speicherstadt and the iconic Elbphilharmonie!
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Hamburg sightseeing bike tour in English
This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Classic 1.5-hour Hamburg Harbor Cruise With Live Commentary
Experience Hamburg's harbor attractions from a unique perspective. Relax on the open decks, soaking in the views of HafenCity and feeling the refreshing sea breeze.
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1-hour Guided Boat Tour of Hamburg Harbor
Be amazed by the busy container terminals, discover the HafenCity with the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, see Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Hamburg harbor cruise with cheese and wine
Discover on board the harbor cruise, the most famous landmarks of Hamburg and be entertained with stories of the city while enjoying wine and cheese.
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This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Visit the Hamburg Dungeon if you are fearless and love history with suspense! The most terrifying and gruesome chapters from the past of Hamburg!
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with International Maritime Museum ticket
Discover the International Maritime Museum in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with Emigration Museum BallinStadt ticket
Discover the emigration museum BallinStadt in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with Museum Ship Cap San Diego ticket
Discover the world's largest navigable museum cargo ship in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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Book your Hamburg Card and explore Hamburg by bus, train and harbor ferry (HVV) and save at more than 150 tourist attractions.
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